North Chatham Elementary
🇺🇸 Official data · 2025Chapel Hill, North Carolina 27517 · Chatham County Schools
#390 of 1,457 elementary schools in North Carolina
#27921 of 50,301 nationally
About North Chatham Elementary
North Chatham Elementary is a public elementary located in Chapel Hill, in the Chatham County Schools school district of North Carolina, United States. It caters for Grades PK–5. In 2025 it enrolled 588 students. Traditional public schools run by a school district; free to attend.
Its Success Index (US) is 46.0 out of 100, placing it in the lower 50% of elementary schools in United States and 390th of 1,457 ranked elementary schools in North Carolina. Its strongest component is students per teacher (70th percentile), and its weakest is community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (6th percentile).
Other published figures: enrollment 588.
There are 21 schools in Chapel Hill; North Chatham Elementary ranks 18th of 19 scored schools there.
Success Index (US) breakdown
Each component is a percentile against elementary schools across United States.
- Math proficiency (30%)50%
- Reading proficiency (30%)54%
- Community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (25%)99.5%
- Students per teacher (15%)13.1
The Success Index (US) summarises published data about a school community. It is not a measure of teaching quality. Read the methodology.
Published measures
All figures published for North Chatham Elementary by the official sources.
- Enrollment
- 588
- Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 99.5%
- Share of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch.
- Students per teacher
- 13.1
- Enrollment divided by FTE teachers; not class size.
- Reading proficiency
- 54%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
- Math proficiency
- 50%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
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Schools near North Chatham Elementary
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (US).
Woods Charter
Chapel Hill · Charter other · Grades K–12
515 students · 6.6 km away
Margaret B. Pollard Middle
Chapel Hill · Public middle · Grades 6–8
736 students · 6.9 km away
Scroggs Elementary
Chapel Hill · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
410 students · 6.9 km away
Chatham Grove Elementary
Pittsboro · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
683 students · 7.0 km away
Willow Oak Montessori
Pittsboro · Charter elementary · Grades K–8
281 students · 7.3 km away
Culbreth Middle
Chapel Hill · Public middle · Grades 6–8
632 students · 8.0 km away
Carrboro High
Carrboro · Public high · Grades 9–12
885 students · 8.9 km away
FPG Elementary
Chapel Hill · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
536 students · 9.2 km away
UNC Hospital School
Chapel Hill · Public other · Grades PK–12
0 students · 9.3 km away
Glenwood Elementary
Chapel Hill · Public elementary · Grades K–5
390 students · 9.4 km away
Similar schools
Public elementary schools in North Carolina with a comparable Enrollment.
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Greensboro · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
588 students
WB Wicker Elementary
Sanford · Public elementary · Grades K–5
588 students
Holt Elementary
Durham · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
587 students
Sandy Ridge Elementary
Durham · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
589 students
Gibson Elementary
Winston-Salem · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
589 students
Colfax Elementary
Colfax · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
587 students
Frequently asked questions
Is North Chatham Elementary a good school?
North Chatham Elementary has a Success Index (US) of 46.0 out of 100 (Lower 50% of elementary schools in United States) and ranks #390 of 1,457 in North Carolina. The index summarises published data about the school community and, where available, attainment; it does not measure teaching quality, so visit the school and ask about support at your child's level.
Where does North Chatham Elementary rank in North Carolina?
North Chatham Elementary ranks #390 of 1,457 elementary schools in North Carolina and #27921 of 50,301 nationally on the Success Index (US) (2025 data).
How many students attend North Chatham Elementary?
North Chatham Elementary had 588 students in 2025.
Is North Chatham Elementary a elementary school or a high school?
North Chatham Elementary is classified as a elementary covering Grades PK–5. It is a public school.
What other schools are near North Chatham Elementary?
There are 10 schools within 15 km of North Chatham Elementary; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (US) and distance, and can be compared side by side.